How do I turn on NordVPN's always-on protection and auto-connect?
NordVPN always-on protection switch — Windows 11 PC, iPhone, Mac. Here is the exact route for each one, taken from the official setup pages.
Your device checklist
Each device gets its own route. Nothing left to figure out.
| Device | How it connects | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 PC | Official app | 1 |
| iPhone | Official app | 1 |
| Mac | Official app | 1 |
Add them in any order — the account stays the same.
Three steps and you're live
Do them once; the apps keep it on from there.
Install the app from the official download page
Install the app from the official download page.
Open the official sign-up pageSwitch on the always-on protection toggle in settings
Switch on the always-on protection toggle in settings.
Open the official sign-up pageOpen any device and you'll see it connected
Open any device and you'll see it connected. Done.
Open the official sign-up pageOn a US desktop and iPhone pair the toggles live in settings; switch both on once and every start of the day begins already connected.
What's on this page
- A device-by-device route, not a general guide
- The exact menu path for each one
- Official source links next to every step
- A dated check so you know it's current
- A dated source link beside each step
- A related checklist for the next device you add
Quick answers
Is this the route for my exact system version?
Yes — every step above comes from the official pages for this exact version.
Adding another device later
Just add it with the same account. The three steps above are the same again.
Do I add the router before or after the phone?
Start with the phone, then add the router. The coverage table above lists both routes and the account stays the same.
How many devices does this checklist cover?
The 3 listed here, plus anything else you add with the same account — up to 10 at once.
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